1. Please remember there is no talking during the Bellringer.
Bellinger: “A Smart Indian is a dangerous person, Widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non-Indians alike” What does this quote mean and why is it significant?
Today is Friday, August 16, 2013
Please remember there is no talking during the Bellringer.

2. Objectives/Agenda Objectives:
1. to summarize information read in non-fiction essay
2. to analyze an author’s purpose and audience
3. to compare and contrast two texts
Agenda:
1. Review Key Academic Vocabulary Terms
2. Teacher Instruction: Discuss Questions “Superman and Me”
3. Independent Practice: “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X- Annotation and Questions
4. . Exit Ticket: 3, 2, 1.

3. Directions: Return to your groups from yesterday.
You will complete the discussion questions at the bottom of the page. You have 10 minutes to complete this assignment.
Remember my rules for group work:
1. Talk only to your group members.
2. Talk only about the assigned topic.
3. Talk at a low-level.
Ask group members your question before you ask me!!!

4. “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X
Read the following essay independently, annotating as you go.
Remember, when we annotate we:
1. Put a question mark beside any unfamiliar words or phrases we don’t understand.
2. Highlight or star anything that stands out to you or gives important information about a character or event.
3. Write a brief summary at the end of each paragraph.

5. Key Academic Vocabulary
Tone
Similarity
Evidence
The writer’s attitude towards the material or readers
Example: “I refused to fail. I was smart. I was arrogant. I was lucky”
Tone: optimistic and confident
The quality or state of being the same
Relevant proof that supports, defends, or justifies one’s claim or argument; in writing, this evidence is found within the text
Claim: Alexie’s family was poor.
Evidence: “We were poor by most standards” (Alexie, 1).

6. Homework
Finish reading and annotating “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X.
Then complete the Malcolm X Discussion Questions.
Both assignments are due Tuesday, August 20th.